fairs
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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
Summer without the fair leaves foul feeling in the air
Organizers, vendors and 4-H'ers take a financial hit from fair cancellations, and you can kiss fried dough goodbye.
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PublishedJune 10, 2020
Cumberland County Fair canceled for first time in a century
The fair, which dates back to 1868, was also canceled during the Spanish Flu pandemic 100 years ago.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2019
Holiday fairs
SCARBOROUGH The annual Blue Point Church Christmas Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, 236 Pine Point Road. The fair will feature many local crafters, holiday wreaths and centerpieces, a baked goods table, a Grandma’s attic table and raffles. A fresh haddock chowder luncheon will be held from […]
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PublishedNovember 11, 2019
Holiday Fairs
STANDISH Village Square Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road. Featuring fabulous apple fritters, a Cookie Walk, From the Garden, Craft Corner, Christmas Room, and luncheon items, including sandwiches, homemade chowders, stews and chili, served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For […]
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2019
Ready, set, bake! Fairs give home cooks a chance to get creative
Several who regularly enter the food contests at the Cumberland County Fair and the Fryeburg Fair share their experiences.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2019
With future of harness racing at Topsham fair uncertain, advocates step up
The Topsham Fair is the smallest in the state to host harness racing.
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PublishedMay 19, 2019
Great Falls and a great balloon festival in Lewiston
The annual balloon festival in Lewiston is just one of the great things happening in western Maine this summer. Here's a sample of activities to choose from.